Taylor, 23, was claimed off waivers and awarded to the patriots from Minnesota. He spent a week on the New England practice squad last season in September. The 6-foot, 196-pounder was originally signed by Green Bay as a rookie free agent on July 28, 2011 out of Arizona State. He was released by Green Bay on Sept. 3, 2011. In addition to spending time on the Patriots’ practice squad, Taylor also spent time on the practice squads of San Francisco and Minnesota last year. He was released by Minnesota on Aug. 25, 2012.

I think we all assumed that between the WR's and TE's they would carry 9 players so would it be insane to believe those 9 will be: WR (5) - Welker, Lloyd, Branch, Edelman, Slater TE (4) - Gronk, Hern, Fells, Shia Along with Demps and Vereen getting some slot reps carrying 5 RB's: Ridley, Vereen, Woodhead, Demps, Bolden/KettaniPosted by PatsEng

Right. Hern is essentially a wide receiver although the team doesn't want to come out and say it.

I think it makes sense to let Gaff go,...The Patriots need younger players at the position that can develope under BB.

Hernandez could always play a switched position, I'm hoping we see more screen passes with Demp's the way the Giants with Simms and Morris.. that would burn the blitz packages and open the door for 15 yarders and more to Lloyd or Welker